Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 3,985 kg |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 18.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.052 - 0.148 m3 |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ECR40 if...
- you want one that has 9kW more power
A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.
Full ECR40 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?
The Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 has 9kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.
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